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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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